Summary
- California abortion clinics have seen an increase in protests since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a right to abortion in 2022
- Spending on security measures has significantly increased, with Planned Parenthood clinics spending millions on security
- A new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom increases criminal penalties for those who harass or threaten patients entering abortion clinics
- The law aims to deter harassment and protect patients seeking care